Ever wonder how SeaWorld continually pulls off some of the most impressive fireworks displays in the area? We don’t just go to the local fireworks store and fill up the truck with whatever flies in the air and goes bang. Many months of planning go into one fireworks presentation.
First we start in the studio; yes SeaWorld San Antonio has its own recording and editing studio, where our creative team of producers and audio designers choose music that fits the theme. Next, we cut the music to create one seamless track that leads into the other. Then we send the track to our fireworks designers who listen to the music and create an entire visual representation of the fireworks display on a computer simulator.
Once all the creative is complete, we move on to making “The Magic” happen.
Safety is our first priority.
We create a fire watch team. Working with the local Fire Marshal we map out the placement of nine team members trained to watch for any fallout or debris that may get into a guest area. All of these members of the fire watch team are equipped with a radio on a secure channel and a fire extinguisher.
The island in the middle of Ski Lake is cut short of any excess grass that may cause a fire, and then watered down with a sprinkler system to ensure nothing catches fire.
In the past we have always started our Fireworks Spectacular at 9:15 p.m. We learned from data acquired data from our in-park Weather Bug that wind gusts in the park are greater between 8:45 p.m. and 9:20 p.m. following the setting sun. Which means our best time to shoot would be after 9:30 p.m.
Because of this date, we decided to finish the day by closing the park with our Independence Day Fireworks, starting at 9:45 p.m. This guarantees that the sun has set completely and we are being as safe as possible for the sake of both our guests and our animals.
In addition to the fireworks we will have continuous entertainment starting at 7:30 p.m., including our ski show "Cool Vibrations." So, if you happen to see me running around Ski Stadium, I will be there organizing everything.
Say hi, but don’t leave too early because the fun doesn’t start till the sun goes down.
